Jacks Lane, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Bishop's Stortford

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***Cinematic Video Tour Available - Please Click to View the 360? Tour*** Tucked away at the end of a peaceful country lane in the sought after hamlet of Smiths Green, this impressive five bedroom detached family home offers approximately 3,100 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation. Ideally positioned for access to local amenities and transport links, the property provides an excellent blend of generous living space, privacy and modern family living. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, spacious living room, well-appointed kitchen/dining room, additional expansive reception room, home office, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms, two benefiting from en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. The second floor is dedicated to the impressive principal suite, complete with a dressing area and luxurious en-suite bathroom, providing a private and peaceful retreat. Externally, the property is approached via secure electric gates leading to a private driveway providing ample parking. The attractive wraparound gardens offer a good degree of privacy and provide extensive outdoor space for both entertaining and family enjoyment.

Accommodation - Approached via a storm porch, the property opens into a spacious entrance hall, featuring solid wood flooring, underfloor heating and stairs rising to the first floor. The hallway provides access to the living room, kitchen/dining room, home office, cloakroom and an additional versatile reception room currently used as a studio.

The impressive kitchen/dining room is fitted with a contemporary range of wall and base units, complemented by a central island and Quartz work surfaces. The dining area is open plan to the living room, creating an excellent sociable space for both everyday family life and entertaining. Bi-folding doors open directly onto the rear garden, with the living and dining areas further benefiting from two additional sets of bi-folding doors spanning the whole width of the property, creating a wonderful connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

The well-proportioned living room enjoys a side aspect window and offers a comfortable and versatile reception space. A further spacious reception room is positioned at the front of the property and benefits from windows to multiple aspects, allowing an abundance of natural light and providing flexibility for use as a family room, playroom or additional sitting room.

Accessed from the kitchen is a fully fitted utility room with a door providing access to the side of the property. A conveniently positioned cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Underfloor heating extends throughout the ground floor, providing an additional level of comfort and warmth.

To the first floor, a generous landing provides access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities, while bedrooms two, three and four benefit from built in wardrobes.

Occupying the entire second floor is a luxurious principal suite, comprising a generous double bedroom, dedicated dressing area and a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. The principal bedroom further benefits from air conditioning, creating a comfortable and private retreat.

Overall, the property offers exceptionally well-balanced and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, with impressive open-plan living spaces, multiple reception rooms and excellent bedroom accommodation, ideally suited to modern family living.

Garden - The rear garden features a generous paved patio area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, which leads onto an attractive lawn surrounded by a variety of mature shrubs, established planting and trees, creating a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens extend around the property, with paved pathways providing access to timber side gates and convenient side access. A timber shed is positioned to the side of the property, providing useful additional storage. The mature landscaping and established greenery combine to create a peaceful and private outdoor space.

Gated Driveway Parking - Accessed via electric double gates, the property benefits from a generous stone driveway providing secure off road parking for multiple vehicles. A paved pathway leads to the front entrance, with the remainder of the frontage predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by established planting.

Location Summary - Jacks Lane is situated in a desirable semi-rural position on the outskirts of Takeley, within the hamlet of Smiths Green, offering an attractive balance of countryside surroundings and excellent connectivity. Takeley is a well-established village with a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, public houses, caf?s, pharmacy, primary schooling and nursery facilities, with a selection of shops and amenities within walking distance. The property also benefits from fields and areas of woodland within easy walking distance, providing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the surrounding countryside directly from home.

The area is particularly well placed for those who enjoy the outdoors, with the renowned Hatfield Forest close by. Managed by the National Trust, this historic Royal Hunting Forest and National Nature Reserve offers approximately 1,000 acres of ancient woodland, open grassland and scenic walking routes, providing an exceptional natural amenity close to home.

For commuters, the property is conveniently positioned for several railway stations. Elsenham Station is particularly accessible and provides regular services towards London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, whilst Stansted Mountfitchet Station and Bishop's Stortford Station provide further rail connections.

London Stansted Airport is also close by and provides an important transport hub, with rail connections to London, Cambridge and other destinations, as well as extensive national and international air links. The A120 and M11 are readily accessible, providing convenient road connections towards London, Cambridge and the wider Essex and Hertfordshire area.

Bishop's Stortford and Great Dunmow are both within easy reach and offer a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities, while the surrounding countryside provides numerous opportunities for walking and cycling.

Property Ref: 34932898

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